David Raya was absent for Arsenal's Champions League clash against Girona on Wednesday night with Mikel Arteta confirming that the goalkeeper is currently injured

Arsenal are safely through to the next round of the Champions League but David Raya was absent for their win over Girona and is a doubt for Sunday's meeting with Manchester City

David Raya was notably absent from Arsenal's Champions League victory over Girona, and questions loom over his availability for the upcoming Premier League showdown with Manchester City. Neto stepped in as goalkeeper for the Gunners' trip to Spain, where they secured their spot in the Round of 16 with a 2-1 win.

Mikel Arteta has revealed Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya missed the club’s final Champions League group game through injury. Arteta made seven changes for Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Girona, with 35-year-old goalkeeper Neto making his Gunners debut between the posts.

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